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Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz, 22 destinations)

13 days
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Start and end in Quito
4.5 (12,140 reviews)
  • Small white-sand island ringed by turquoise water and volcanic rocks in the Galápagos.
  • Neo-Gothic Basilica del Voto Nacional towering against a partly cloudy sky in Quito.
  • Colonial government palace in Quito flying the Ecuadorian flag under a bright blue sky.
  • Domes and white bell-tower of historic churches in Quito with green hills in the background.
  • Rooftop view over Quito’s historic centre with surrounding green mountains under a blue sky with clouds.
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  • Twin neo-Gothic towers of the Basilica del Voto Nacional rise above Quito’s old town under a vivid blue sky.
  • Dense cityscape of modern and colonial buildings in Quito with distant volcanic peaks.
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Ecuadorian cuisine at a small, local restaurant with locro (traditional potato soup), quinoa, pork and vegetable dishes cooked with herbs, lemongrass and rich sauces)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with local leader and group
    • Dinner at local restaurant with traditional Ecuadorian cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town Quito at own pace
    • Visit one or more of the 30 churches in Old Town
    Landmarks
    Old Town Quito
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  3. Day 2

    Quito to Galapagos (Isla Baltra/Punta Carrion)

    Quito to Galapagos (Isla Baltra/Punta Carrion)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Boxed breakfast on the way to airport), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Isla Baltra
    • Transfer to M/Y Queen Beatriz
    • Lunch with group
    • Snorkel and swim at Punta Carrion (1 hour)
    • Welcome cocktail and crew presentation
    Landmarks
    Isla Baltra
    Punta Carrion
    Itabaca Channel
  4. Day 3

    Isla Isabela

    Isla Isabela
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Las Tintoreras visit with viewing walkway (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Walk through lava flows
    • Walk through coastal lagoon with Flamingo Lagoon
    • Arnoldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center visit (2 hours) - Dry Landing

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at the beach
    • Shopping in Puerto Villamil
    Landmarks
    Isla Isabela
    Las Tintoreras
    Arnoldo Tupiza Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
    Puerto Villamil
  5. Day 4

    Isla Floreana

    Isla Floreana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panga ride around bay
    • Post Office Bay walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Post Office Bay snorkelling (45 mins)
    • Devil's Crown snorkelling (1 hour)
    • Punta Cormorant walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla Floreana
    Post Office Bay
    Devil's Crown
    Punta Cormorant
  6. Day 5

    Isla Santa Cruz

    Isla Santa Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
    • Highlands Visit (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla Santa Cruz
    Puerto Ayora
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Santa Cruz Highlands
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur

    Isla Santa Fe - Isla Plaza Sur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Isla Santa Fe panga ride (45 mins)
    • Isla Santa Fe walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Isla Plaza Sur walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla Santa Fe
    Isla Plaza Sur
  8. Day 7

    Isla Espanola

    Isla Espanola
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punta Suarez walk (3 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Bahia Gardener walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing
    • Bahia Gardener snorkel (1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Isla Espanola
    Bahia Gardner
    Punta Suarez
  9. Day 8

    Isla San Cristobal

    Isla San Cristobal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Punta Pitt walk (2 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) circumnavigation
    • Isla Lobos walk (1 hour) - Dry Landing
    Landmarks
    Isla San Cristobal
    Punta Pitt
    Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock)
    Isla Lobos
  10. Day 9

    Isla San Cristobal

    Isla San Cristobal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • San Cristobal Interpretation Center visit (1 hour) - Dry Landing
    • Highlands walk at Galapaguera of Cerro Colorado (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Lunch with new travelers joining the tour

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in San Cristobal town
    Landmarks
    San Cristobal Interpretation Center
    Galapaguera of Cerro Colorado
  11. Day 10

    Isla Bartolome - Bahia Sullivan

    Isla Bartolome - Bahia Sullivan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bartolome walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
    • Pinnacle Rock visit with hike to volcano top (360 wooden steps)
    • Panga ride (30 mins)
    • Sullivan Bay walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling at Bartolome (1.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Isla Bartolome
    Pinnacle Rock
    Bahia Sullivan
    Isla Santiago
  12. Day 11

    Isla Santiago

    Isla Santiago
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Espumilla Beach panga ride or snorkelling (45 mins)
    • Buccaneer's Cove panga ride (45 mins)
    • Puerto Egas walk (1.45 hours) - Wet Landing
    • Puerto Egas snorkelling (1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkelling at Buccaneer's Cove (if conditions favorable)
    Landmarks
    Isla Santiago
    Espumilla Beach
    Caleta Bucanero (Buccaneer Cove)
    Puerto Egas
    Sugarloaf Volcano
  13. Day 12

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito

    Isla Santa Cruz to Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Charles Darwin Research Station visit

    Optional Activities

    • Farewell dinner with group in Quito
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
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  14. Day 13

    Quito

    Quito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extra accommodation and exploration in Quito

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    The tour was awesome. Very well organized. Roberto the tour guide very knowledgeable and fun. Everything went great

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